The Summer Solstice :)

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Let me just tell you know what the Solstice means to me.

First of all it mean't f**k all. Then after trying to kill myslef, and my children been taken into care, I was in a very bad place. A friend literally grabbed me by the neck and said "It's the Solstice for you".

I was taken from my squaddie background, into the most magical world i could imagine. A world of acceptance, a world of wonder, but most of all all a world of hugs. Since that day I have wanted to repay a little something, and I choose to volunteer at festivals. That season saved my life :0

That was 2005, and I have spent every Solstice and Beltane with my friends, but this year I cannot. My friends around me used to give me the strength to move forward in my fight. This year I am on my own, but I wish my friends where around me. But I am not on my own, I have 3 kids with me, and I hope and pray my friends are thinking of me

For most of you this night is f**k all, but for some it is our life.

I hope that the morningsun brings you a prosperous summer. If any one wants to watch the sunrise you can

Rufus

(Davex)

[mandypants]

Lovely message mate, I'm glad that you were dragged back to us, you have some good friends Think of Glasto as being an extended Solstice celebration, sunrise at the Stone Circle symbolises the start of a new day, the first day of the rest of your life

[Laura_Babs]

Not too sure what to say, but that was really lovely and touching.

[Laura_Babs]

P.S. Have fun with your kids.

[glasto_freak]

Wow, thanks for sharing that with us. I'll be thinking of you when i watch the sunrise

[DaveMac]

Thanks Rufus(Dave) for bringing this up. I hope you have a good Solstice whatever, even if it is not with your friends.

I know what you mean about it being a special, magical time.

If I had the opportunity I would be spending this Summer Solstice in Glastonbury itself seeing in the dawn on the Tor but it's not to be alas so I have to accept it is not my Karma but maybe next year, who knows ....

(Will be there for the Winter Solstice in December though )

Happy Summer Solstice anyway to those who have any interest.

Best Wishes

(another)Dave xx

[Rufus Gwertigan]

(((hugs))) to you all

[Laura_Babs]

(((hugs))) to you all

[Storm_NL]

Whether you be Pagan or not, blessings to you all on this day.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Whether you be Pagan or not, blessings to you all on this day.

[K8P]

My thoughts are with you, have a wonderful time my Love xxxxx

[derfman]

rufus i hope one day i could have the sense and care to drag my friend to something important in my life in the hope it will change his.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

My thoughts are with you, have a wonderful time my Love xxxxx

[royston]

Let me just tell you know what the Solstice means to me.

First of all it mean't f**k all. Then after trying to kill myslef, and my children been taken into care, I was in a very bad place. A friend literally grabbed me by the neck and said "It's the Solstice for you".

I was taken from my squaddie background, into the most magical world i could imagine. A world of acceptance, a world of wonder, but most of all all a world of hugs. Since that day I have wanted to repay a little something, and I choose to volunteer at festivals. That season saved my life :0

That was 2005, and I have spent every Solstice and Beltane with my friends, but this year I cannot. My friends around me used to give me the strength to move forward in my fight. This year I am on my own, but I wish my friends where around me. But I am not on my own, I have 3 kids with me, and I hope and pray my friends are thinking of me

For most of you this night is f**k all, but for some it is our life.

I hope that the morningsun brings you a prosperous summer. If any one wants to watch the sunrise you can

Rufus

(Davex)

[Squall Moogle]

As the Wiccans say, Blessed be.

*Raises horn to fellow forum members* hailsa!

[Rufus Gwertigan]

you said you had your children taken away, but now you have 3 children around you, whichi assume means you have your children back, apologies if I've got that wrong but well done, and well worth missing the solstice for.

[royston]

Indeed my friend. Indeed. A solstice like that is better, but I amsacared. It would be nice to have the power of my friends. It may seem like I am a hippy but I am feeling this

[Rufus Gwertigan]

being a parent is scary, we all make mistakes every day, but you've come this far, you can do it.

you've bridged the gap between the place you were in when you lost your children to the one you were in when you got them back, that required incredible courage and effort.

I don't know you but I've a feeling you're stronger than you realise, stay positive!!

[TwistedReligion]

Beautiful sentiments. A healing and magical place indeed.

[gooner1990]

My mother informed me at 6pm this evening she was off to summer solstice...her boyfriend is driving down....i informed her of what it would be like, but she still seemed up for it.

She's 55, works for the Womens Institute and reads the Daily Mail

Let's see if tonights trip opens her mind up a little!

[royston]

You met me once at Solfest (in fact I persuaded you to go). Thank you for this

[scaryclaireyfairy]

nice one, rufus.

blessed be.

x

[Rufus Gwertigan]

i've never been to solfest! think there's someone on efests with a similar username to me, could me them you're referring to. but it was great to correspond with you anyway rufus!

[greg1999]

really nice that mate.

would have loved to get up there, lack of funds before glastonbury though.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

really nice that mate.

would have loved to get up there, lack of funds before glastonbury though.